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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Harrisburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A list of Central PA public pools is available to help residents beat the heat this summer - details include daily fees, seasonal memberships, and varied hours from locations like Gettysburg YMCA and Mechanicsburg Area Community Pool. The guide covers options in several counties to suit different budgets and schedules. FOX43
- ➤ Downtown Harrisburg is experiencing a resurgence as new Coronet Park opened last month near Market Square and venues such as the McGrath expansion will open this weekend while the Denim Coffee shop will open on June 8. Recent SoMa block parties + upcoming community events highlight a renewed local spirit. TheBurg
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire near New York’s Penn Station injured five people and canceled Amtrak trains from Harrisburg to Philadelphia yesterday. Commuters are advised to check schedules as service is expected to resume today with repairs underway. PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Theatre Harrisburg partners with Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra to present Sondheim's Follies as part of its 100th season. The staged concert runs at The Forum at 7:30 p.m. today and will continue May 31 with an anniversary gala at Mechanicsburg (The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion). PennLive
- ➤ Mt. Airy Orchards will host a strawberry festival and craft show Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the family-owned farm, where visitors can pick strawberries, enjoy live music + take wagon rides. FOX43
- ➤ May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and WGAL celebrates local culture in the Susquehanna Valley. At Dallastown High School, students join the Chinese Culture Club + Lancaster hosted a community event at Decades highlighting diverse traditions and contributions. WGAL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices are easing in our area as some stations offer gas under $4 a gallon, though state averages remain at $4.53 a gallon. Experts (including AAA and GasBuddy) note that global oil supply issues could shift prices during the busy summer driving season. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 29, 2026, Jade Haller, an ISIT major at Harrisburg University after transferring from HACC, participated in TCCP's Women in Tech program and met monthly with mentor Renee Flasher from Penn State Harrisburg to gain career guidance and networking skills. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection & Pennsylvania Game Commission banded four peregrine falcon chicks at the Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg on May 29. Endangered bird specialist Patti Barber led the team and checked the birds' health and measurements. WGAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will restrict lanes on I-83 in York County from 9 p.m. Friday, May 29 to 6 a.m. Monday, June 1 for drainage and barrier repairs, with similar work scheduled for two more weekends—drivers should check 511PA for current traffic updates. PennLive
- ➤ Dauphin County’s Housing Authority reports over 12,000 households waiting for public housing with only eight out of 725 units ready for move-ins today — federal funding cuts have worsened the shortage while the authority tests shared and transitional housing programs for residents. FOX43
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Milton Hershey School received full approval from the Derry Township Board of Supervisors for the Hershey West End development plan — set to create around 250 single-family homes and townhouses, retail, a premium select-service hotel, parks, and trails. Construction will begin later this year. Central Penn Business Journal
- ➤ Tri-County Housing earned a CHDO designation from Cumberland County that makes it eligible for HOME funds to support affordable projects. The nonprofit will revitalize LeTort Lofts in Carlisle with 48 rental units and add eight for-sale townhomes while Normandy Lofts in Shippensburg was completed last year. Central Penn Business Journal
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Anberlin Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Capital City Music Hall — Experience an energetic night with Anberlin's soaring hooks and emotional performance.
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Moe. Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — XL Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic and improvisational sounds of the iconic jam band moe.
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